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Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:37:58 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8498Rise of the Tomb Raider is undoubtedly one of the biggest gaming releases of 2015, […]

]]>Rise of the Tomb Raider is undoubtedly one of the biggest gaming releases of 2015, with the previous game being such a big smash hit, especially as far as reboots go. So, you can imagine how people reacted when it was announced that the game would be an Xbox One exclusive, right? However, all was not lost because Square Enix announced that the game would only be a timed exclusive but would not be released for the PlayStation 4 until a WHOLE YEAR after the initial release. Still, better late than never I guess. The game itself didn’t sell overly well but that’s what releasing on the same day as Fallout 4 and on only one platform will do to you.

Now, the release date of the PC edition had not been announced but it seems like it could be closer than many of us thought, because the game could possibly be available in January according to a new source. A new Amazon listing suggests that the game could be available from January 29th for everyone’s favourite platform!

]]>You wouldn’t be blamed in thinking that maybe the Far Cry franchise had run it’s course after the fourth entry. All the games have revolved around an open world format and some form of gunplay. They give you wide, open areas to explore and multiple ways to approach any situation which so far has been amazing but with each release, less and less changed. The series needed refreshing but most people were just expecting another gun toting, outpost taking holiday somewhere tropical or mountainous. What we have now instead is Far Cry Primal, something not many people were expecting.

Many of the gameplay mechanics have remained from the previous entries, such as the open world and freedom of the approach, but this time there are no guns. The video below will give you an idea better than I ever could, see for yourself and give it a watch!

]]>I wondered what would come after Rocksteady’s action packed Batman Arkham series, and the answer isn’t something I expected but also makes complete sense at the same time. Telltale have already worked magic with other franchises including Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. The approach to gameplay in their titles is less action based and instead revolves around methodical pacing and character choices that shift the flow of events. This makes sense with the caped crusader then because, as we know, not only is he a shadow stalking, ass kicking vigilante, but he is also the world’s greatest detective. For many, this will make a nice change of pace for the Batman games. Also, with Bats being a justice delivering force of nature, I think it is safe to say that there will be some pretty interesting choices to make in the game.

Now, obviously the trailer itself doesn’t give much away at all. It is a teaser, after all. Check it out below:

]]>8487Pillars of Eternity Gameplay Demo Might Make You Want To Buy The Gamehttp://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/pillars-of-eternity-gameplay-demo-might-make-you-want-to-buy-the-game/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/pillars-of-eternity-gameplay-demo-might-make-you-want-to-buy-the-game/#commentsFri, 27 Mar 2015 16:08:55 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8456Just released a couple of days ago was Pillars of Eternity, a very interesting RPG that […]

]]>Just released a couple of days ago was Pillars of Eternity, a very interesting RPG that takes inspiration form old-school role playing games like Baldur’s Gate. It received tens of thousands of backers when it was first a Kickstarter project to make it the masterpiece that is today. If it sounds like your kind of thing then check out the gameplay demo below. The demo itself is quite old now but it still gives you a great idea of what the game is and how it plays:

]]>http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/pillars-of-eternity-gameplay-demo-might-make-you-want-to-buy-the-game/feed/68456New Star Wars: Battlefront Teaser Points To Full Reveal Next Month?http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-star-wars-battlefront-teaser-points-to-full-reveal-next-month/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-star-wars-battlefront-teaser-points-to-full-reveal-next-month/#commentsFri, 27 Mar 2015 08:32:06 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8450EA’s must anticipated reboot of an old classic is quickly making its way towards us, […]

]]>EA’s must anticipated reboot of an old classic is quickly making its way towards us, now with a full reveal being teased to happen next month! The first thing that you will probably realise is that this is the same trailer that we have already seen before, back at E3 last year. The only different this time around is that there is a different message at the end of the trailer. EA themselves have confirmed that the game will be getting a full reveal next month during the Star Wars Celebration in California which will be taking place between the 16th and 19th of April. Until then, enjoy this trailer again:

]]>http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-star-wars-battlefront-teaser-points-to-full-reveal-next-month/feed/398450New Darkness Single Previews New Albumhttp://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-darkness-single-preview-new-album/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-darkness-single-preview-new-album/#commentsThu, 26 Mar 2015 20:41:41 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8446Last of our Kind, the new album being released by glam rockers The Darkness is […]

]]>Last of our Kind, the new album being released by glam rockers The Darkness is set to be released on June 1st. A single, named “Open Fire” was released a few days ago, and it might sound a little different to what most Darkness fans are used to. We get a better idea of Justin’s broader than expected vocal range in this song in particular. He is definitely more grunge than squeal in this track, and I like it.

The other single, “Barbarian”, which was shown off back in February is the only other taste we have had of the album so far. According to Justin it features “a riff that weakens lady-knees and a chorus that makes grown men shit directly in their pants”.

]]>So, yes, my most anticipated game of this year has, yet again, been delayed. I am sure that the delay is completely necessary for this to be the best game that it can possibly be. The game was originally set to come out on June 2nd and will now be released on June 23rd.

The dev statement explains the situation:

“We’re a developer that hates to make any compromises, so we are sorry to say this means it’s going to be just a little bit longer until you can play the epic conclusion to the Arkham trilogy. As a reward for your patience and understanding, and to make the wait even more unbearable, we are pleased to whet your appetite with a new gameplay video of Batman: Arkham Knight.”

Here is the video in question, and it certainly impresses. The game just keeps looking better and better:

]]>http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/batman-arkham-knight-delayed-again/feed/288439Yet More Witcher 3 Gameplay (that’s a good thing)http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/yet-more-witcher-3-gameplay-thats-a-good-thing/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/yet-more-witcher-3-gameplay-thats-a-good-thing/#commentsTue, 17 Mar 2015 10:06:20 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8435Yes, it has been delayed a few times, but the release of The Witcher 3: Wild […]

]]>Yes, it has been delayed a few times, but the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still fast approaching and we cannot wait. So, what better to whet out appetites some more than some more gameplay footage. This gameplay video shows Geralt hunting down a wyvern, one of the game’s many different beasts that we will get to hunt. These gameplay snippets are really giving us an idea of the amount of content that the game will hold and the scope of the game world that goes with it. Check out the video below:

]]>Nothing amazing to report here, just the fact there more awesome looking Witcher 3: Wild Hunt screenshots have been revealed and they look pretty fine indeed. At this point, nothing could make me more hyped for this game, check out the screens below!

]]>http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/yet-witcher-3-screenshots-revealed/feed/98429New Arkham Knight ‘Villains’ Trailer Revealedhttp://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-arkham-knight-villains-trailer-revealed/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-arkham-knight-villains-trailer-revealed/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 02:23:15 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8423The conclusion to the famous Arkham series is approaching faster and faster, so it is […]

]]>The conclusion to the famous Arkham series is approaching faster and faster, so it is only natural that we have been granted another trailer! This trailer puts all of its focus on the bad guys (and girls) of the game, including a narrative from Poison Ivy and other appearances from characters such as The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Rocksteady’s own Arkham Knight and, of course, The Scarecrow.

We of course also get lots of new gameplay, with the start of the trailer sporting the game’s brand new ‘R’ rating (exciting stuff). Check out the trailer below to see, what could possibly be, the last trailer for this game before it’s launch.

]]>http://jhack.co.uk/2015/03/new-arkham-knight-villains-trailer-revealed/feed/3798423New Rise of the Tomb Raider Screenshots Appearhttp://jhack.co.uk/2015/02/new-rise-tomb-raider-screenshots-appear/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/02/new-rise-tomb-raider-screenshots-appear/#commentsWed, 18 Feb 2015 19:12:37 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8409Rise of the Tomb Raider is easily one of the most anticipated games of the year […]

]]>Rise of the Tomb Raider is easily one of the most anticipated games of the year due to the last game’s massive success. We still haven’t really had much info on the game despite it coming out this year but now, thankfully, we have been given more. What we have been given is a series of very pretty screenshots. Lara isn’t portrayed to be as innocent or vulnerable as she was in the first game as she seems to be turning into the Tomb Raider that she was born to be.

]]>http://jhack.co.uk/2015/02/new-rise-tomb-raider-screenshots-appear/feed/5588409Bethesda E3 Conference: What Should We Expect?http://jhack.co.uk/2015/02/bethesda-e3-conference-expect/
http://jhack.co.uk/2015/02/bethesda-e3-conference-expect/#commentsSat, 14 Feb 2015 13:20:44 +0000http://jhack.co.uk/?p=8402Today is the very first year that Bethesda Game Studios will have a large presence […]

]]>Today is the very first year that Bethesda Game Studios will have a large presence at the world wide renowned E3 (Entertainment Expo) convention. The convention will be held from the 16th to the 18th of June this year. Bethesda are one of my very favourite game developers because they have given us some of gaming’s most iconic IPs. But what can we expect from them at E3 this year? Well we can assume that it is going to be huge and exciting because some of those iconic IPs I mentioned are in need of another installment. Here are some of the things that I am going to be looking for, and I hope that you agree:

Prey 2:

This is, quite possibly one of the most unfortunate games to ever be cancelled. I mean, the game sets you as a bounty hunter in a futuristic, dystopian setting where you have access to a large array of weapons and gadgets. No on is going to argue that that sounds pretty awesome. Unfortunately though there is definitely no chance of this ever being put on shelves, apparently, according to Bethesda who were publishing the game. Just have a look at the video below to get an idea of how amazing it would have been!

Dishonored 2:

I am a massive fan of stealth games and so, naturally, I am a massive fan of Dishonored. The game managed to mix stylized and arty visuals with intricate, first-person stealth gameplay and the results were staggering. You could essentially say that it changed the way in which we think about stealth games. It should also be noted that it felt more like a traditional Thief game than the Thief reboot ever did.

More than anything, Dishonored 2 is a something we could very likely see in June due to the massive success of the first game and the fact that Bethesda have been teasing us about it for a while now.

Fallout 4:

Ok, so Dishonored is all well and good but this is really the big one, a new Fallout game. I have so many fond memories from Fallout 3 (never extensively played New Vegas) from my first encounter with a Deathclaw to initially starting the game, everything felt special and unique. I think one of the things that I loved about starting Fallout 3 was the fact that I was already used to playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for hours on end so having a game that had similar gameplay but with a completely different setting felt like a breath of fresh air.

Possibly the most exciting thought is thinking what could be done for a game like this with modern hardware. Even Skyrim, which was released back in 2011, ran on which we could consider now to be very dated hardware, and even then it still kinda looked good (especially with mods). It’s exciting to see what boundaries Bethesda is going to push with the release of this game.

DOOM:

It should not be forgotten that Bethesda is also working on a reboot of the famous Doom franchise with a game aptly named – Doom! We have had barely any information regarding this game and no screenshots wither but what we do have is the trailer from Quakcon last year which can be viewed below:

The Elder Scrolls VI!?!!??!?!

Ok so this is a (very) long shot considering Bethesda’s schedule for releasing games has always been a Fallout, then an Elder Scrolls, then a Fallout and so on, but there is maybe a very slim chance that we could be seeing some of a new Elder Scrolls game this June. Maybe? Please? I don’t care what they show, all they have to do to whet my appetite is to tell us they there is definitely a new Elder Scrolls game in production and that it will arrive sometime in the next couple of years maybe. Here’s hoping!

Well there are some of the things that I am excited about for Bethesda’s first proper E3 conference this year. Have I missed anything out that you are, in particular, looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!